Get Sleek and Slim with Kettlebell Workouts

A kettlebell is one of the most effective tools for getting a bomb body. The secret behind this Russian fitness import? Its weight is centered below the handle, so when you swing it, nearly every muscle in your body has to work hard to counteract the momentum.

Though you've probably seen kettlebells at your gym, you may have been led to believe they were too risky to use without the supervision of a pricy certified trainer. So we asked Missy Beaver, a Los Angeles trainer, to create a twice-weekly routine that you can do at home. Do the moves in succession, resting for 30 to 60 seconds after each one, then repeat the circuit two more times. Opt for a light weight (6 to 10 pounds; $30, gofit.net) and don't up it until you can do the moves with perfect form.